How does the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel prefer to refer to skin breakdown?
a. Bed sores
b. Pressure ulcers
c. Decubitus ulcers
d. Decubiti
B
Decubitus means lying down; therefore, decubitus ulcers and bed sores are associated with lying in a bed. Skin breakdown can also develop from sitting.
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